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Gift Guide 2012: Hanukkah Gifts

No matter how you spell it - Chanukah, Hanukka or Hanuka - the holiday is fast approaching. I was raised in a Jewish home where we definitely did not celebrate Christmas, and my parents consoled me with the concept that we got eight days of presents and I resigned myself to a lack of Christmas tree. As an adult, I no longer see a full 8 days of presents (boo!), but my family does still engage in some serious holiday gifting. Sometimes gift-giving for Hanukkah can be a little tricky. You want to honor the holiday, but not overdo it. Not too worry, I've narrowed down the vast interwebs to nine items that would be perfect for your Hanukkah-celebrating friends and family.

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What would a Hanukkah Gift Guide be without a Menorah?! Not a Hanukkah Gift Guide at all, I say. Steer clear of cheesy menorahs and gift this sick cast iron designer menorah. Bonus - it's only $100 and it will look so luxe in the big Barneys box this piece is sure to come in.

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The gold color of this pouch is reminiscent of Gelt (the chocolate coins used during Dreidel games). OK, maybe that's a stretch, but go with me on this. It's still a totally cute gift that any girl would appreciate regardless of what holiday they are celebrating this season.

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OK, this kind of has nothing to do with Hanukkah (I suppose we could make a candle reference here) but this massive Diptyque candle is amazing and smells so French. Plus it's large enough to count as a piece of home decor. I really want one. (Hint, hint fiancèe...)